The Islamic State has released a new video claiming responsibility for an attack on Niamey International Airport in Niger. The footage shows an explosion inside a hangar housing military aircraft, raising fresh security concerns amid growing militant activity in the Sahel region.


Niger Airport Attack: ISIS Releases Video Claiming Strike On Niamey International Airport 

Gunfire and explosions were reported near an airport in Niger, triggering security concerns in the capital. The country’s military ruler accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of involvement, allegations that come amid strained regional ties and ongoing instability following Niger’s coup.

Gunfire, Explosions Near Airport in Niger 

Gunfire and explosions were reported near an airport in Niger, triggering security concerns in the capital. The country’s military ruler accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of involvement, allegations that come amid strained regional ties and ongoing instability following Niger’s coup.


Gunfire, Explosions Near Niger Airport As Military Accuses France, Benin, Ivory Coast | WION

Gunfire and explosions rocked Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport early January 29, 2026, in a suspected jihadist assault repelled by Nigerien forces with Russian support, prompting the military ruler to accuse France, Benin, and Ivory Coast of orchestration.


Niamey Gunfire Chaos: Military Ruler Roars at France Over Airport Attack

The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where jihadists have long carried out an insurgency.

Camps run by the group in Sokoto state, which lies on Nigeria's border with Niger, were hit, the US military said, adding that an "initial assessment" suggested "multiple" fatalities.

US President Donald Trump said the Christmas Day strikes were "powerful and deadly" and labelled the group "terrorist scum", saying it had been "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians".

US Strikes I-S In Sokoto Province of Nigeria

Bandits have launched another deadly attack in Palaita community, Erena Ward, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting 24 people, including pregnant women, from a rice farm.

24 Farmers Kidnapped in New Bandit Raid in Niger

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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape.

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS Bloc

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to form a new alliance following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move marks a significant shift in the region’s political landscape as the three countries seek closer ties amid tensions with ECOWAS over recent political changes and sanctions.

Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Plan To Form Alliance After Exiting ECOWAS

Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have announced plans to form a new alliance following their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move marks a significant shift in the region’s political landscape as the three countries seek closer ties amid tensions with ECOWAS over recent political changes and sanctions.



ECOWAS approves exit timeline for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Watch to know more.



Niger, Mali, Burkina FASO Exit ECOWAS

ECOWAS approves exit timeline for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Watch to know more.

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!

ECOWAS Feud With Sahel Alliance Persists At The 66th Summit

Creation of the alliance of Sahel states has enabled these military regimes to at least partially insulate themselves from outside pressure for a return to civilian rule. The three regimes say they want to eradicate terrorism, assert their sovereignty and defend their territory against foreign threats. Watch in for more details!



Niger's capital Niamey has been almost completely cut off from the rest of the country by rising floodwater... Heavy rains that hit the Sahel region since June.

Floods turn roads to rivers in Niger

US completes troop withdrawal from Niger's Agadez military base: Pentagon

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Hundreds and thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran to bid a final goodbye to the late President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi will be laid to rest in his hometown days after tragically dying in a helicopter crash. Watch in for more details!

Ebrahim Raisi Funeral: Iran's Supreme leader takes part in prayers for Raisi

Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Watch in for more details! Iran's semi-official Fars news agency urged the Iranians to pray for Raisi. Video released by state TV showed worshippers praying for the president’s health in the city of Mashhad. Watch in for more details!

Iran helicopter incident: Iran State TV stops programes, shows prayers being held for Raisi

Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Watch in for more details!

Raisi's convoy helicopter accident | All resources being used in search operation: Iran Army Chief

Iranian state television reported Sunday (May 19) that rescuers are trying to reach a helicopter involved in an "incident" while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi was reportedly travelling in Iran's East Azerbaijan province but the state media didn't share details of what exactly happened to the helicopter. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency urged the Iranians to pray for Raisi. Video released by state TV showed worshippers praying for the president’s health in the city of Mashhad. Watch in for more details!

Raisi's convoy helicopter accident: Condition of Iranian President Raisi unclear: Reports

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